Sergio Ramos Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Star's Status and Return

Sergio Ramos was among Real Madrid's major concern to start 2015, but he has since returned from his knock.

Continue for updates.

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Ramos Returns to Starting Lineup

Sunday, Jan. 18

After missing multiple matches, Ramos returned to the club's starting lineup on Jan. 15. He was able to continue that momentum when he started again today during Real Madrid's 3-0 victory against Getafe.

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Sergio Ramos Picks up 'Knock'

Thursday, Dec. 18

Real Madrid's bid to win the FIFA Club World Cup has come at a cost. Centre-back Sergio Ramos is unfit to train due to an as yet undisclosed "knock."

That's according to AS reporter J.L. Guerrero: "Sergio Ramos is not training with the rest of his Real Madrid team-mates in Marrakech. The defender picked up a knock during the European champions’ 4-0 Club World Cup semi-final win against Cruz Azul."

For most clubs, the loss of an experienced starting centre-back would be reason to curse the inconvenience of a midseason tournament. However, don't feel too bad for Los Merengues.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti has imposing young France international Raphael Varane. The 21-year-old is a budding star who deserves more playing time.